| Medium | : | Mixed Media |
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| Surface | : | Paper |
| Height | : | 10 inch / 25.4 cm |
| Width | : | 14 inch / 35.6 cm |
| Style | : | Figurative Drawings, Figurative Paintings |
| Dimension | : | W: 35.6 cm × H: 25.4 cm |
| Year | : | 1998 |
Manu Parekh’s Untitled (1998) presents a solitary, bearded figure in a sparse landscape, rendered through expressive and spontaneous lines. The figure’s extended arms and unusual walking posture create a strong sense of movement, while the loosely worked face and surrounding marks bring an introspective, human quality to the composition. A simple palm tree quietly anchors the background, allowing the emotional intensity of the figure to remain central.
Manu Parekh | Untitled | Mixed Media on Paper | 10 x 14 inches | 1998
Manu Parekh’s Untitled (1998) is a striking mixed-media work on paper that captures the raw immediacy of the artist’s drawing practice. A solitary, bearded figure dominates the composition, shown in a powerful walking stance with his arms extended outward. The loosely drawn body, expressive face and restless network of lines give the figure an intense, almost searching presence. Against the sparse landscape, a simple palm tree adds a quiet sense of place while the largely open background allows the human figure to remain the emotional centre of the work. Parekh’s spontaneous, economical linework gives the drawing a sense of movement and vulnerability, while the layered marks around the figure bring an almost psychological energy to the surface. Rather than presenting a conventional narrative, the work feels like a fleeting encounter with a human being caught between movement, solitude and introspection. The intimacy of the 10 x 14 inch format further enhances its character as a deeply personal and immediate work on paper.
Manu Parekh’s paintings on the infamous Bhagalpur blindings in 1980 reveal his deep response to humanity, in much the same way as Guernica was picasso’s response to the horrors of war.
Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Manu Parekh studied at Sir J. J. School of Art, Bombay. With influences as varied as Arshile Gorky, Roberto Matta, S. B. Palsikar and Rabindranath Tagore, Parekh has always sought to explore his inner landscape through art.
Perhaps best known for his Banaras series, Parekh’s works are characterised by his intuitive use of colour, bold brushstrokes, and prominent lines. He has experimented with colourful abstractions, sexual imagery, and figuration, responding as much to nature as to daily life and social issues. The women in his works are represented as nature spirits, plant forms, germinating seeds and allegorical figures, recalling mythological traditions.
Stage designer, art designer, actor and artist, Manu Parekh brings diverse perspectives to his work. Craft has been a long-term interest and association with the Weavers’ Service Centre as a consultant designer gave him the opportunity to work with craftsmen. He has travelled widely across India studying the indigenous techniques and styles of folk artists.
Parekh received the President of India’s silver plaque and the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society’s award in 1972, and the national award of the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, in 1982. In 1992, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. His retrospective show at National Gallery of Modern Art also travelled to Mumbai and Bengaluru. He lives and works in New Delhi along with his artist wife, Madhvi Parekh.
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